When being led, you get noticed for being excellent.
When leading, you're expected to be excellent.

When being led, you are given space to make mistakes and learn.
When leading, you're expected to shoulder the mistakes of others and let them learn.

When being led, you only have to focus on doing one thing.
When leading, you have to look at the ever-evasive "big picture".

I guess there's a reason why, when presented with a choice, I chose not to go command school.
I guess there's also a reason why I chose to get a Cloud Guardian ring instead of the Sky ring.

Its so much easier to perform without pressure.